ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OF LOS ANGELES

St. Vincent's is an international, Catholic volunteer organization that serves the needy of any religious background free of charge. We were founded in Paris, France in 1833 by a compassionate college student, Frederic Ozanam, and for over 100 years our Vincentian volunteers have served the suffering in Southern California. We help the needy become self-sufficient by providing financial and emotional support, food, clothing, furniture, appliances, housing and by connecting the disadvantaged to helpful resources in Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Donations to our thrift stores make our work possible. Your financial gift or donations of household items help us help thousands every year. To donate clothes, furniture, appliances, or even cars call us at 1-800-974-3571.

DELIVERING SECOND CHANCES

When Mike arrived at St. Vincent de Paul’s Cardinal Manning Center (CMC) on Skid Row, he was in the midst of what he described as the worst period of his life. He was homeless, underemployed, and in debt. First his driver’s license had been revoked, then he lost his job as a commercial driver and eventually he lost his home. He was in need of a second chance. At the CMC he was given that chance. READ MORE >